Compensation Overview

What You’ll Do

• Manage a medium-sized team of full time and contract project managers across the US, CA, and LATAM – driving development and impact across your org
• Partner with Sales, Account Management, and Strategy leadership to evolve the PM support model, thoughtfully share and receive feedback, and improve XFN processes
• Provide effective coaching and support for direct reports & serve as an escalation path for partner teams
• Build strong, well-managed relationships with peers and senior partners, viewed as a subject matter expert and go-to resource for across Spotify’s Ads BU
• Lead high-profile client and senior internal partner conversations, and curate/conduct XFN training on behalf of the team
• Identify business problems to be addressed and clearly scope out the workstream, to be driven by self or team; Prioritize projects based on their contribution to business goals and internal/external impact
• Design and uphold standard of excellence in client & production support across internal team and 3P production partners
• Effectively present & communicate challenges, impact, and team roadmap to XFN leadership
• Manage any concerns and align on best ways forward, informed by subject matter expertise, understanding of XFN dynamics and Spotify’s clients
• Proactively drive projects forward, anticipate needs, understand the risks and problem solve across teams
• Efficiently multitask under pressure, while taking the unexpected in stride
• Meet and manage deadlines in a casual but effective manner
• Assess, manage, and grow 3P production partner network

Who You Are:

• You have a min of 7+ years of experience in a client-facing, project management or ad sales marketing role. Preferably in a people-manager role with podcast advertising experience
• Experience communicating with high-caliber clients, translating their needs to creative teams and vice versa
• Production or production-adjacent experience, with deep knowledge of the ad & branded content production process across multiple mediums
• Experience sourcing, onboarding, and managing 3P vendors
• A trusted leader who can spearhead large-scale projects on time, within scope, and across multiple partners and teams
• Strong understanding of the competitive landscape and global trends impacting the industry
• Demonstrated ability to discover knowledge required to solve new challenges
• Self-prioritize towards innovative, challenging goals that drive positive business results
• Effective but diplomatic communication skills - the ability to tailor communication style based on audience, providing an appropriate context for team and partners to operate effectively
• Engaged and curious, exhibiting a growth mindset
• Comfortable in an ambiguous, fast-paced environment
• Humble and hungry teammate always willing to pitch in wherever needed
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative culture, embracing change and effectively implementing feedback
• Proactive and savvy problem solver; adaptable and easygoing; ability to see projects through to the finish 

Where You’ll Be:

• We offer you the flexibility to work where you work best! For this role, you can be within the EST or PST time zone as long as we have a work location.